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可编辑修改精选全文完整版中考英语完形填空拔高训练题（含答案，四篇）阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

(一)If you expect something to turn out badly, it probably will. Pessimism（悲观情绪）is (1) disappointed. If you expect good things to happen, they usually do! There seems to (2) a natural cause-and-effect relationship between optimism（乐观主义）and success.Years ago, I drove into a service station to get some gas. It was a beautiful day, and I was feeling great. As I (3) into the station to pay for the gas, the attendant said to me, “How do you feel?” That seemed like a strange question, (4) I felt fine and told him so. “You don’t look well,” he replied. This took me completely by surprise. A little (5) , I told him that I had never felt better. Without hesitation(犹豫), he continued to tell me how bad I looked and that my skin appeared (6) .By the time I left the service station, I was feeling a little uneasy. About a block away, I (7) to the side of the road to look at my face in the mirror. How did I feel? Was I jaundiced(黄疸病的)? Was everything all right? By the time I got home, I was beginning to feel a little sick. Did I have a bad liver（肝脏）? Had I (8) some strange disease?The next time I went into that gas station, (9) fine again, I figured out what had happened. The place (10) yellow, and the light reflecting off the walls made everyone inside look (11) they had hepatitis（肝炎）! I wondered how many other people had reacted the way I did.I had let one short conversation with a total stranger (12) my attitude for the whole day. He told me I looked sick, and before long, I was actually feeling sick. That single negative（消极的）observation had a deep effect on the way I felt and acted.The only thing (13) is more powerful than negativism is a positive （积极的）attitude, a word of optimism and hope. One of the things I am very thankful for (14) the fact that I have grown up in a nation with a grand tradition of optimism. When the world is (15) as a hopeful, positive place, people are allowed to attempt and to achieve.( )1. A. often B. usually C. seldom D. always( )2. A. have B. be C. has D. is( )3. A. drove B. walked C. drived D. walk( )4. A. and B. so C. but D. or( )5. A. more confidently B. less confidentC. more confidentD. less confidently( )6. A. red B. white C. yellow D. purple( )7. A. pulled over B. pulled outC. pulled downD. pulled off( )8. A. picked out B. picked upC. picked offD. picked on( )9. A. feeled B. felt C. feeling D. feel( )10. A. had recently painted B. had recently been paintedC. has recently been paintedD. has recently painted( )11. A. as though B. asC. thoughD. through( )12. A. changed B. to change C. changing D. change( )13. A. which B. that C. what D. how( )14. A. are B. were C. was D. is( )15. A. seen B. seeing C. to see D. sawAnswers: 1-5 CBBCD 6-10 CABCBA 11-15 ADBDA(二)Greater wisdom and goodness than we have lifts us higher mentally（精神）andmorally(道德).“A man is known by the companion he keeps.” It is always true. Companionship of ahigh order is powerful to develop character. Character makes character in therelationship of life faster than (3) . And this fact makes the choice ofcompanions in early life more important even than (4) of teachers and parentsIt is true that we cannot always choose all of our companions, some are thrust uponus by business or the social relations of life, we do not choose them, we do not enjoythem; and yet, we have to keep company with them (5) . Still, in the main,choice of companions can be made, and must (6) . It is not best or necessaryfor a young person to keep in touch with “Tom, Dick, and Harry” (7) purpose. Some (8) rules about the company he or she keeps must be observed(观察).The subject should be uttermost(极度的) in the thoughts, and considered oftenCompanionship is education, good or not; it develops manhood or womanhood, high or low; it lifts soul upward or drags it downward. There is no half way work about its influence. It saves or destroys (9) . Nothing in the world is surer than this. Good companionships help us to spread (10) ; bad companionships help us to spread shortcoming.( ) 1. A. makes B .make C. made D .is made( ) 2. A. wise B. wisely C. wisdom D. wiser( ) 3. A. something else B .anything elseC. else anythingD. else something( ) 4. A. which B. it C. that D. this( ) 5. A. much and little B. more or lessC. much or littleD. more and less( ) 6. A. be made B. made C. make D. makes( ) 7. A. with B .without C. for D. on( ) 8. A. are fixed B. were fixed C. fixing D .fixed( ) 9. A. energy B. energetically C. energetic D. energies( ) 10. A. worth B. worthy C. worthiness D. worthilessAnswers: 1-5 BDBCB 6-10 ABDBC(三)( ) 1.A.on B. in C, from D. to( ) 2. A.put on B.put into C.put off D.put out( ) 3. A. takes up B. takes off C.takes down D.takes on( ) 4. A.cry B.cries C. crying D. cried( ) 5. A. But B. And C.However D. So( ) 6. A. you B. me C. us D. her( ) 7. A. how B. what C.which D. that( ) 8. A.will give B. gives C. give D. gave( ) 9. A. Forget B. Leave C. Lose D. Put( ) 10. A. the front B. the back C.front D. backAnswers:1-5 CBDBA 6-10 CBABA(四)Imagine today in 2030- 10 years from now. You will still be you, (1) you will have changed. Think (2) the year 2010 version of you and I bet you will struggle to recognize that person. Regardless of (3) you are consciously changing- you are changing whether you want or not We overestimate（高估）whatwe can achieve in a week and underestimate what we can in a year.Habits are easy to stick to while we `re in the “honeymoon week”, but the real change appears when you try to stick to (4) for a year In 10 years` time, you will be living a (5) different life. You may start a family or be on a new career path and you may even be the boss of your own company. Don`t get (6) in the trouble of “sorting things out later” or （7）that you have tons of time .We are already 60% of the way (8) 2010 and the year will be over before you know it.Start by (9) 1% per day and it will compound. Over a year you will grow and over 10 years you will create big things. Time will (10) whether you are using it or if you are not. Choose to use your time .( ) 1. A. expect B. except C. besides D, beside( ) 2. A. up B. over C. back D. twice( ) 3. A if B. when C. whether D. weather( ) 4.A. it B. them C. that D. those( )5. A .completely B. complete C. compete D. competing( )6. A . stick B. stuck C. to stick D. sticking( ) 7. A. think B. thinks C. thinking D.thought( )8. A .though B. through C. by D.in( )9.A. improving B .increasing C. interviewing D. influencing( )10.A.past B. pass C. gone D.dieAnswers: 1-5 BCCBA 6-10 BCBAB。

初中英语中考拔高性题目（总分：100分时间：90分钟）第I卷（共70分）一、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

ARecently, my mother asked me to drop off some letters at the post office and pick up some stamps for her. Without giving it a thought, I took the letters and purchased her stamps.A few days later, she mentioned that one of the letters I had mailed was missing a stamp, and asked me if I had put a stamp on it. She had remembered asking me to put a stamp on it, though I certainly had not heard her. So, unfortunately, it looked like the letter, which was a bill of course, would come back marked "Return to Sender for Insufficient Postage". A few days went by and I returned to the post office to pick up our mail. While I was there, I saw the postmaster and happened to tell him about Mom’s letter missing the stamp. I asked him to be on the lookout for it coming back. It was then that he told me his story. "You know," he said, "I immediately saw after you had dropped the mail off that your letter was missing a stamp.I also noticed that it was a bill for a credit card company. I thought to myself that you have always been kind to me and my partner, and I wanted to return the favor. So, to prevent your mother from getting charged a late fee from the credit card company, I took money from our change dish (extra pennies for folks who need one), and purchased a stamp for you."When I heard it, I couldn’t believe it. What a blessing that was! I thanked him over and over again for putting the stamp on the letter for us. Then, I immediately dumped(倾倒) all the change out of my purse and into the penny dish in order to help others out in the future. When I got home, I was able to tell Mom the good news. This was kindness karma(因果报应) in action, I believe!1.The letter was missing a stamp because the author__________.A. forgot to buy a stamp for it B .didn’t take enough moneyC. ignored his mother’s remindingD. was not asked to put a stamp on it2.What does the underlined word "Insufficient" (in Paragraph 2) probably mean?A. LackingB. HeavyC. FalseD. Hard3. What may happen if the mother’s letter comes back?A. She will be fined by the post office.B. She might be charged some money.C. She may lose an important message.D. She may have to give up her credit card.4. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author __________.A. didn’t believe what the postmaster saidB. thought the postmaster misunderstood himC. gave the postmaster money to buy stampsD. thought highly of what the postmaster didBDid you know that the color of uniforms can influence the performance of an athlete? It may sound strange, but a study suggests this might be true.Two British scientists studied the results of four sports in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games where the athletes had been given either a red or a blue uniform. They discovered that when there was a big difference in the score, color had no influence on the result. But if it was a close match, the athlete in a red uniform was more likely to win. Then they looked at the uniforms of the soccer teams at the Euro 2004 tournament. Again, teams wearing red won more games.The two scientists got their idea from earlier studies of wild animals. It had been discovered that when a male show red on its body, it sends a signal of its power and strength. For example, in many kinds of monkey, the more the male shows off its red scar, the more females it can attract.Based on this fact, the British scientists thought that the idea might work for humans, too. According to them, when an athlete sees a competitor in a red uniform, he gets a feeling that his competitor could be stronger than him. And that kind of feeling may have a bad influen ce on the player’s performance in the actual game.Although the idea is i nteresting, most people don’t accept that color signals in the animals world can really be useful to humans in sports. They think that it is unreasonable to develop an idea based on such a small number of examples. Much more research has to be done to prove the influence of uniform colors on the performance of athletes.5. What did the scientists find out about the 2004 Athens Olympic Games?A. Athletes played equally well in four sports.B. Game results had a big influence on the athletes.C. Athletes dressed in red scored more in a close match.D. There was a big difference in read and blue team’s scores.6. What may the red scars of a male animal suggest?A. It is quite strong.B. It is a failure.C. It has power over other males.D. It has attracted a lot of females.7. The underlined part “that kind of feeling” in the text refers to a feeling of_____________.A. weaknessB. prideC. dangerD. shame8. wh at is most people’s opinion to the scientists’ idea?A. InterestedB. Satisfied.C. DoubtfulD. ThankfulCCamping is a good way to spend time along with your kids and to show them how wonderful nature can be. Through camping, children can discover new things about nature, such as flowers, birds, and other small animals. Camping gives kids time to get away from all the electronics (电子) of today’s culture. So it is necessary to plan exciting and enjoyable family camping trips with your children while they are young.When planning your family camping trip, consider the activities your kids like: games, hiking, swimming, boating, bicycling, etc. Select a camping place that has some of the activities the kids are interested in. Meal planning is an important part of your camping trip. Plan the meals together, and kids love to choose what they want to eat.When starting to pack for your trip, let the kids pack their own items (物品) . Each person should have his/her own sleeping bag with a luggage (行李) bag to put it in. Personal items should be packed with their sleeping bags. Encourage the kids to put their items in a certain place and always return it when they have finished using it.When you have arrived at your campsite, make all the camping activities a family activity, which will help children to realize how important team-work is. Everyone can have his/her own job sitting up the campsite. Meal time can be a fun time. So let the older ones help with the cooking on your outdoor camping stove while the younger ones get the picnic table ready.9. Which of the following is the best place for a family camping?A. A place covered with forests.B. A place with a river and wild animals.C. A place which provides many interesting activities.D. A place where kids can find various foods they like.10. What does the author advise parents to do while planning a family camping trip?A. Let the children learn by watching.B. Keep the children away from animals.C. Take more food to meet the children’s need.D. Encourage the children to take care of their own things.11. When at the campground, it is necessary to_____________.A. allow the children to cookB. make everyone have work to doC. give children enough time to playD. keep the picnic table full of food12. For whom is the passage most probably written?A. Parents.B. Teachers.C. Kids.D. Teenagers.DIt is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter altogether.Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving.On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and calm so necessary in modern traffic condition. But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may be not able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to. It always amazes me that the highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies (奶奶).An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings. Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive. Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.13.According to the passage, troubles on the road are often caused by_____________.A. road conditionsB. the speed of modern lifeC. the large number of carsD. the behavior of the drivers14.In the writer’s opinion, _____________.A. drivers should show road politeness properlyB. strict traffic rules are badly neededC. unskillful drivers should be punishedD. drivers should avoid traffic jams15.What is the best title of the passage?A. Road PolitenessB. Traffic ProblemsC. Bad Manners on the RoadD. Good Drivers and Bad DriverELots of people find it hard to get up in the morning and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resting your body clock. 16 Here is how to make one.17 In order to make a change, you need to decide why it's important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reason, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags. 18 That’s a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you’re tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating (补偿) on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found. 19Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After you’ve tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record. 20 If not, take another look at other methods you could try.A. Get a sleep specialist.B. Find the right motivation（动机；积极性）.C. A better plan for sleep can help.D. And consider setting a second alarm.E. If the steps you take are working, keep it up.F. Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.G. Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the café to get coffee.二、完形填空（本题共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

初三英语50分拔⾼题（含答案）初三英语50分拔⾼题⼀．根据句意，选择意义相同或相近的解释（5分）)1. Could you show me the way to the post office?A. makeB. askC. tellD. want2. Most of the American people are friendly .A. friendB. luckyC. wellD. kind3.I received a letter from one of my friends in Beijing yesterday.A. read a letter forB. heard fromC. wrote a letter toD. heard4.When will you fly to England?A. go to England by airB.go to England by seaC.go to England by train5.The boy is ill. His mother sent for a doctor.A.went to see a doctorB.asked a doctor to comeC.look for a doctor⼆．选择填空（10分）1.I don't know the word. Could you help me to ______ in the dictionary?A. look itB. look at itC. look after itD. look it up2.______ people are fighting against SARS.A. Million ofB. A million ofD. Several millions3.Eat less, _____ you'll get fat.A. orB. andC. butD. so4.______ to ask me for help.A. Why don't comeB. Why not comeC. Why not to comeD. Why to not come5.Have you ever heard ______ interesting story?A. soB. suchC. so anD. such an6.You _____ come if you _____ busy tomorrow.A. not need, areB. must, will beC. needn't, areD. needn't, be7. ---- Is your father in? ---- No, he ______ for three hours.A. was outB. has been outC. went outD. has gone out8. I didn't know _______ they could pass the exam or not.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. whether9.Tom____the school basketball team for there years.A.has beacome a member ofB.has been toD.has been in.10.Would you mind passing me the book?_____A.No,not at allB.no,I wouldC.Yes,I’d love toD.Oh,yes. Here you are.三．完形填空（共10⼩题，计10分）（A）Thanks to their teamwork, the No. 69 Middle School girls' football team beat the boys' team yesterday in the end. The boys' team used to __1__ the girls with their training. They __2__ lost to the girls before.After the game, the captain of the boys' team was very __3__ . He thought it was the worst day of his life. But the boys' PE teacher said the girls __4__ the boys because the boys played too__5__ and thought girls' football was a joke.1. A. help B. find C. stop D. see2. A. usually B. never C. often D. sometimes3. A. strong B. happy C. unhappy D. glad4. A. beat B. met C. knew D. liked5. A. carefully B. carelessly C. well D. hard （B）General Parshing was a great American officer. After he __1__ , some people in his hometown put up a statue(塑像) of him __2__ the horse.There was a school near the statue, and some of the boys __3__ the statue every day. The boys said, “Goodmorning,Parshing” when they saw him.One Saturday, one of the youngest boys was going to do some shopping with his parents. __4__ he passed the statue, he said good morning but he stopped and asked __5__ , “I like Parshing very much, but who is that man on his b ack?”1. A. was born B. died C. woke up D. came back2. A. on B. over C. of D. for3. A. had B. took C. passed D. played with4. A. When B. If C. After D. Because5. A. the horse B. Parshing C. his teacher D. his parents四．阅读（10分）（A）：Lofton is a little village not far from Manchester. Like many other villages near towns or cities, it is clean and quiet. Not many families live there, so the people all know each other. Most of them are polite and helpful. Though their homes are in Lofton, many people have jobs in Manchester. Some work in the big factories. A few work in shops or offices. Most of these people go to work by train. It usually takes them about an hour to get from Lofton to Manchester.1. The people in Lofton know each other well because _______.A. it is not far from ManchesterB. it is very cleanC. not many people live thereD. they are polite and helpful2. Many people in Lofton work ________.A. in the villageB. in small factoriesC. on the trainD. inManchester（B）：Mr and Mrs Taylor has a seven-year-old boy whose name is Pat. Mrs Taylor hopes to have another child. Pat has seen babies in other people's houses and doesn't like them very much. So he's not glad about that.One evening Mrs Taylor said to her husband, “This house won't be big enough for us all when the baby comes.”Pat came into the room just then and said, “What are you talking about?” “We were saying that we'll hav e to move to another house now because the new baby will come,” his mother answered.“It's no use,” said Pat hopelessly. “He'll follow us there.”3. Pat is _______.A. a new babyB. a baby of Mr Taylor's neighbourC．the son of Mr and Mrs Taylor D. Mr Taylor's younger brother4. Pat is not glad because _______.A. he doesn't like his parentsB. Mrs Taylor doesn't like himC. the new baby is not lovelyD. his parents will have a new baby soon5. Why do Mr and Mrs Taylor want to move to another house?A. Because the house is too old.B. Because the house will be too small for the family.C. Because Pat doesn't like the house.D. Because the house is dangerous now.（C）：Cars are an important part of life in the United States. Most people feel that they are poor without cars. Though he is poor, he doesn't feel really poor when he has a car.Henry Ford was the man who first started making cars. Maybe, he didn't know how much the car was going to affect(影响) the United States. The cars made the United States a country on wheels(轮⼦). And they have helped to make the United States a rich and modern country.The car has become popular in the United States today. The country is a very large one. The Americans like to move around in it. It is the easiest and cheapest to travel in cars. With a car people can go to any place without spending a lot of money.1. In United States __________.A. most people are too poor to buy carsB. poor people wouldn't like to buy carsC. all the poor people have carsD. people think they are not rich if they don't have cars2. What was Henry Ford?A. He was a car maker.B. He was a car driver.C. He was a car seller.D. He was a traveller in a car3. According to(根据) the writer, cars in the United States ________.A. are the nicestB. run fastestC. make the country richerD. make the country beautiful4. The Americans like to move in cars because _______.A. there are no trains in the United StatesB. cars can take them to any place they want to goC. it doesn't take them much money to travel in carsD. both B and C5. Which is the best title(标题) ?A. A Country on WheelsB. A Rich and Modern CountryC. Making CarsD. Travelling in Cars五．根据英⽂释义写出⼀个单词（要全写，缩写或略写不计分）（共 5 ⼩题，计 5 分）例：become a member ofjoin________ _1. put somebody into death___________ __2. person who sells or checks tickets on buses or trains _____________3. well and able to keep disease away___________ __4. make something better or become better___________ __5. place where people gather for selling and buying goods___________ __六．书⾯表达（10分）下⾯四幅图描述了Lanlan和她妈妈⼀起去商店买东西的经过。

2020初中英语中考模拟题How are you getting on with your study? Maybe you are the best in your class. In the last few exams one or two even several classmates have got higher marks than you. How do you feel? Are you jealous of them? Are you grateful to them? Please think it over after reading the following text. You will probably learn a lot.Once a zoologist worked on antelopes (羚羊) which were living on both sides of a river in the Republic of South Africa. He discovered that the antelopes on the east side multiplied (繁殖) more quickly and ran faster than those on the west.The zoologist was puzzled after long thought about the difference. As two groups of antelopes lived in the same environment and they fed on the same kind of grass.One year, with the help of the Animal Protecting Society, he caught ten antelopes on each side and exchanged them. A year later, the ten antelopes sent to the west bank multiplied by fourteen while only three of the ones sent to the east remained. Where are the other seven? They had been eaten by wolves!At last the zoologist understood why the antelopes on the east were stronger. That was because on the east side there were living a group of wolves ---their natural enemy!Now everything is plain sailing in your life. It's your opponents (对手) that you are improving indeed, so thanks must go to your opponents. It's a true!1．The zoologist was puzzled when he found________.A．the antelopes on the west side multiplied more than those on the east.B．the antelopes on the east side ran faster than those on the west.C．the two groups of antelopes lived in the same environment.D．the two groups of antelopes fed on the same kind of grass.2．What does the underlined word “jealous” mean in the passage?A．害怕的B．生气的C．嫉妒的D．憎恨的3．What is the passage mainly about?A．Antelopes should be raised on the same side of the river.B．Antelopes should be raised with wolves.C．We should learn from the zoologist.D．We should be grateful to our opponents.A city without cars would be very strange, right? But Venice is such a city.Venice is in the northeast of Italy. It wasn't built on land, like Beijing or Shanghai, but on more than 110 islands.Seawater is everywhere around the city.Even so, travel isn't difficult. The waterways have always been the best way to get around. There are 117 waterways and more than 400 bridges that can guide you where you want to go.People in Venice move from place to place by boat.Water makes the city special, but it is also a big problem. Sometimes tourists will have such strange experiences. One moment they walk across the Rialto Bridge, and there’s nothing special. But when they come back to the bridge an hour later, it’s underwater and everyone is wearing rain shoes.Once, people used too much underground water. This made the city get lower little by little. Now the city has gone down by 23 centimeters. Another problem is the rising seawater. The temperature has risen over the years. This has made the ice of the Arctic Ocean melt. Every year, high waters hit the city in autumn and winter. When a lot of water comes, more than halfof the city is underwater.Scientists are trying different ways to stop the city from getting even lower. The Italian government has asked some of Italy’s biggest companies to buil d the MOST project, which was planned to be build under the seawater to stop the rising water. Anyway, this project is helping solve the problem.4．Which is the best way to travel in Venice?A．400 bridges.B．Taxis and cars.C．The waterways.D．Boats and rain shoes.5．What doesn’t cause Venice to get lower and lower?A．The ice of the Arctic Ocean melt.B．Seawater is everywhere around the city.C．People used too much underground water.D．The temperature has become higher over the years.6．What can we infer from the last passage?A．Venice is sure to stop getting lower.B．High waters won’t hit Venice any more.C．Scientists can solve the problems easilyD．Some possible ways help to solve the problem.7．What’s the best title of this passage?A．The Specials and Problems of VeniceB．The History of Venice.C．The Places of Interest of VeniceD．The MOST Project of Venice.In Britain.Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26th, which is the following day after Christmas Day.However, strictly speaking.Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas.Like Christmas Day.Boxing Day sing a public holiday.This means it’s a non﹣working day in the whole of Britain.When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the public holiday.The exact origin（起源）of the holiday is unclear.One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages, when great sailing ships were setting off to discover new land, a Christmas Box was placed by a priest（神父）on each ship.Those sailors who wanted to ensure a safe return would drop money into the box.It was sealed up and kept on board until the ship came home safely.Then the box was handed over to the priest in the exchange for the saying of a Mass of thanks for the success of the sailing.The priest wouldn’t open it to share the contents with the poor until Christmas.One more thought is about the “Alms Box” placed in every church on ChristmasDay.Worshippers （做礼拜的人）put gifts for the poor into it.These boxes were always opened the day after Christmas, that is why that day became known as Boxing Day.Today, many businesses, organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by donating their time, services and money to aid Food Banks, providing gifts for the poor, or helping families in need.Besides, spending time with family and shoppingare popular Boxing Day activities now.8．If Christmas Day is on a Saturday, Boxing Day will be celebrated on________. A．December 24th B．December 25thC．December 26th D．December 27th9．Sailors dropped money into the Christmas Box in order to________.A．pray for sailing safely B．pay for the priestC．discover new land D．save the poor10．The following activities can show the traditional spirit of Boxing Day EXCEPT________. A．offering gifts to the poor B．spending time with familyC．supporting families in need D．giving money to aid Food Banks11．The purpose of the passage is________.A．to praise the kindness of priests B．to call on people to help the poorC．to introduce the origins of Boxing Day D．to compare Boxing Day with Christmas Day.People use their mouths for many things. They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In the English language, there are many expressions about the word “mouth”. But some of them are not so nice.For example, if you say bad things about a person, the person might protest and say “Do not bad mouth me.”Sometimes, people say something to a friend or family member that they later regret because it hurts that people’s feelings. Or they tell the person something they were not supposed to. The speaker might say: “I really put my foot in my mouth this time”. If this should happen, the speaker might feel down in the mouth, In other words, he might feel afraid for saying the wrong thing.Sometimes when one person is speaking, he says the same thing that his friend was going to say. When this happens, the frien d might say: “You took the words right out of my mouth!” Sometimes a person has a bad or unpleasant experience with another person. He might say that experience “left a bad taste in my mouth”. Or the person has possibly had a very scary experience, like be ing chased by an angry dog. He might say, “ I had my heart in my mouth.”Some people have lots of money because they were born into a very rich family. There is an expression for this, too. You might say such a person “was born with a silver spoon in his mouth”. This rich person is the opposite of a person who lives from “hand to mouth”. This person is very poor and only has enough money for the most important things in life, like food. 12．When a man says “I had my heart in my mouth”, usually he means he is ________. A．scared B．excited C．surprised D．satisfied13．Your best friend Tony said what you were going to say, you might say:“________”A．You were born with a silver spoon in your mouthB．You took the words right out of my mouthC．You really left a bad taste in my mouthD．You really put my foot in my mouth.14．A person who lives from “hand to mouth” is very________.A．happy B．healthy C．rich D．poor15．According to the passage, ________ are not so nice.A．some bad people’s mouths B．some people using the word “mouth”C．some expressions about mouth D．some things people use their mouths to do第II卷（非选择题)请点击修改第II卷的文字说明二、根据首字母填空16．—How about the soup?—It’s d________. Can I have some more?17．Giraffes use their long n________ to reach the leaves at the top of the tree. 18．December is the t________ month of the year.19．—They may c________ to argue for some time.—Yes, there’s no sign of a stop.三、根据中/英文提示填空20．I meant to give you his book today, but I ________ (忘记).21．Mr. Wu is a very ________ (有耐心的) person. This makes him a good teacher.22．________ (无论何时) I think of Grandpa, I feel warm.23．If you need more________ (信息) about the competition, you should ask your P.E. teacher.五、用单词的正确形式完成短文根据短文内容, 从方框中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

绝密★启用前 中考英语模拟试卷含答案（三）英 语(满分120分，考试时间120分钟)一、听力测试(27分)A )请听下面8段对话。

每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都将有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话读两遍。

(每小题1分) 1. Where does the woman live? A. In the town. B. In the city. C. In the mountains. 2. What time will Sally and Kevin meet this Sunday? A. At six. B. At seven. C. At eight. 3. Who has a fever? A. Jim.B. Michael.C. Michael ’s mother. 4. What will Lily do? A. Go fishing. B. Go for a snack. C. Go hiking. 5. How is the weather tomorrow? A. Windy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.6. Why is Tom feeling sad?A .Because he failed the English exam. B. Because he has no friends to talk with. C. Because he doesn ’t know whom to talk with. 7. How much will the man pay? A. $ 2.15.B. $ 2.50.C. $ 5.00.8. What does the woman mean? A. It ’s time to go to bed. B. It ’s too early to go to bed. C. She has too much work to do.B )请听下面5段对话或独白。

中考英语模拟试题（附参考答案）本试卷分为第I卷（主要为选择题，听力测试中的21-25小题为非选择题）和第II 卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分为150分，考试时间90分钟。

第I卷（共80分）注意事项：1、答第I卷前，考生务必将自己姓名、准考证号、考试科目按要求涂写在答题卡上。

选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用像皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。

第II卷的答案（包括第I卷的21-25题的答案）请写在答题卡上。

2、考试结束后，监考人员将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。

第一部分听力（共25小题；1-20每小题1分；21-25每小题2分；满分30分）（一）听句子，选择适当的应答语。

每个句子读两遍。

1. A. It doesn’t matter. B. Sorry, I won’t. C. Thank you.2. A. He likes playing basketball. B. He is of medium height. C. He is polite.3. A. I had a fever. B. I am sorry. C. It was sunny.4. A. Once a month. B. For a week. C. Yes, I have.5. A. No, thanks. B. I like it very much. C. It’s delicious.（二）听小对话，根据对话内容选择正确答案。

每段对话读两遍。

你将有15秒钟时间阅读下面5个小题。

6. How old is the boy?A. 9.B. 12.C. 15.7. What will the weather be like tomorrow?A. Hot.B. Rainy.C. Cloudy.8. Why doesn’t the man wear his jacket?A. Maybe he isn’t cold.B. Maybe he doesn’t like it.C. Maybe he lost it.9. How many people are going camping?A. Four.B. Five.C. Six.10. Who runs the fastest?A. Henry.B. Mike.C. John（三）听两段长对话，选择正确答案。

初中英语中考模拟拔高性题目（时间：90分钟，分数：80分）•单选题（本题共15小题，每题1分;共15分）1. —Would you like to watch the basketball match with me this evening?.I like basketball very much.A. I ' d love toB. Not reallyC. I wouldn ' t goD. Thank you all the same2. My sister met him at the cin ema yesterday afternoon, so he A. couldn ' t have attendedyour lecture.B. needn ' t have attendedC. mustn ' t have attendedD. shouldn ' t have attended3. —Have you heard the story of "The Mercha nt of Venice ”？—No. Whe n and where does the storyA. take upB. take onC. take placeD. take off4. —Why is Mr. Li so happy this morning?—Because he was honoured with a （n）for excelle nee in teach ing.A. prese ntB. giftC. awardD. reward5. —Who —Itit be that is kn ock ing at the door?'m not sure. be Father, but IA. can; mustB. can; mayC. must; canD. may; must 14. Don't make _________ s ame mistake for the sec ond time in _________ d ay.A. a; theB. a; aC. the; theD. the; a15. —Brad was Jane ' s brother!—_________ he remin ded me so much of Jane!A. No doubtB. Above allC. No won derD. Of course二•完形填空（本题共20小题，每题1分;共20分）One day a farmer ' s don key fell dow n into a well. The ani mal cried 16 for hours as the farmer tried to figure ou do. Fin ally he decided the ani mal was 18 and the well n eeded to be 19 up any way, so it justwas n' t 20 to rescue the don key.He invited all his 21 to come over and help him. They all grabbed （握起）a shovel （铁铲）and began to shovel 22 into the well. At first, the don key 23 what was happe ning and cried horribly. Then, to every one ' s 24_, he quiet.A few shovel loads later, the farmer looked 25 the well and was 26 at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that back, the don key was doing someth ing amaz ing. He would 28 it off and take a step up. As the farmer ' s neighbors shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take another 30 up. Pretty soon, every one was surprised as key stepped up over the 31 of the well and ran off.Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The best way of 32 out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our 33 is a stepping-stone. We can get out of the deepest 34 just by not stopping,n ever 35 ! Shake it off and take a step upward!6. As you can see, the number of cars on roads rising these days.A.was keep ingB.keepC.keepsD.were keeping7. Whe n we were young, every eve ning my brother and I stay at home waiting for our mother.A. wouldB. mightC. shouldD. could8. I am look ing forward to your an swer as soon as possible.A. receivi ngB. being receivedC. receiveD. be received9. The compa ny was n amed Gates Hall a man n amed James Gates.A. in n eed ofB. in search ofC. with the help ofD. i n memoryof10. matters most in lear ning En glish is eno ughpractice.A. WhatB. WhyC. WhereD. Which11. The man ager soun ded. on the phone. He offered to show us around the compa ny.A.softlyB.frie ndlyC.gentlyD.seriously12. After Jack had sent some e-mails, he working on his project.A. had startedB. has startedC. startedD. starts13. —Linda didn ' t invite us to the party.—? I don ' t care.A. For whatB. So whatC. What ' s onD. What ' s up 16. A. sadly B. con fide ntly C. freque ntly D. gradually17. A. how B. what C. that D. which18. A. stro ng B. old C. stubbor n D. powerful19. A. dug B. flowed C. covered D. emptied20. A. importa nt B. possible C. necessary D. worth21. A. neighbors B. relatives C. partners D. friends22. A. dust B. pai n C. stone D. dirt23. A. determi ned B. recog ni zed C. realized D. allowed24. A. relief B. surprise C. fear D. joy25. A. dow n B. around C. for D. after26. A. ann oyed B. delighted C. surprisedD. disappo inted27. A. attacked B. packed C. recovered D. hit28. A. shake B. blow C. take D. wash29. A. decided B. con ti nued C. prete nded D. volun teered30. A. base B. stage C. step D. breath31. A. bottom B. track C. appeara nee D. entrance32. A. holdi ng B. gett ing C. sorting D. stick ing33. A. troubles B. happ in ess C. successes D. losses34. A. reality B. dista nce C. caves D. wells35. A. sett ing up B. blow ing up C. givi ng up D. pick ing up三.阅读理解（本题共15小题，每题2分；共30分）ADo two kids make a perfect family? Share your views about this issue on our website. LucinaWhen you decide to have another child , you should plan your budget （预算）in advanee. If you or your parents can take care of your baby, you have to at least spe nd an extra 5000 yua n per month to hire a babysitter. If you want to send your kids to study abroad, you have to save ano ther 1 milli on yua n. I think most young Chin ese couples cannot afford the expense.BcnuTwo is more than twice the work, there ' s n（guarante e ing ll share interests; they could very well fight or want to head off in completely differe nt direct ion s. If you find you love the sec ond one more tha n the first, I don how that could possibly make life simple, as children are very sensitive to that sort of thing. My advice is to take care of yourself and take time for your love for the first child to relax and grow before even thinking about having a second child. Steve nI always thought havi ng two kids soun ded perfect. But whe n my daughter was born with life-threate ning health problems I knew she would be my only kid. Rais ing our daughter was going to take a lot of emotio nal, physical, and financial resources. If I had any more childr en, I don ' t think I could handle it.WilliamUn der the on e-child policy carried out in China for three decades, many kids are spoilt by their pare nts. The emperors ” have no idea of sharing and giving and many of them even become sefentered. If we have another child, the first one will learn something about responsibility, sharing and caring for others.36.What can we lear n from the passage?A.Few families are ready for a second child in China.B.It takes a lot of money to raise a second child.C.Steve n has n ever con sidered havi ng a sec ond child.D.Ma ny kids become selfish because of the on e-child policy.37.0f all the four persons, who is most likely to have a second child?A.L uci naB.BcnuC.Steve nD.William38.What does the underlined part “ that sort of thing ” most probably refer to ?A.The two kids have differe nt in terests.B.It makes life hard to have two kids.C.Parents can ' t treat the two kids equally.D.The two kids fight with each other.You know how much your teleph one has cha nged over the past 10 years? Your car will cha nge even more tha ext 10 years.One of the big changes is that cars will drive themselves. Some day you may not need to drive a car. You will jus where you want to go and it will drive itself.“ We defi nitely have the tech no logy for it now, ” says An drew Poliak of automotive tech no log expect self-driv ing cars to be a main stream thing betwee n 2020 and 2025. ”The American company Google has been working on a self -driving automobile for years. These cars are already in the United States, mainly in California. Google cars are truly self-driving. These cars have no steering wheels （方向（踏板）.Last week, police ordered one of Google ' s cars to stop for driving too slowly on a public road. The break ing any law, so no one was puni shed. But police did speak with the operators of the vehicle.According to Google, its self -driving cars have been driven nearly 2 million kilometers. That is equal to the distan pers on drives in 90tyeys.So far, no Google self -driving car has gotten a traffic ticket. Some of them have been in accidents when other ca40.Why was the Google ' s car stopped by police?A.It ran too fast.B. It broke the law.C.It drove too slowly.D. It had no drive39.Which of the followi ng stateme nts about the four pers ons is true?A.Luci na pla ns to send her kids to study abroad.B.Bc nu thinks havi ng a sec ond child means more trouble.C.Steve n suffers from health problems.D.William has a selfish child. 41.What can we lear n from the passage?A.The car hasn ' t changed a lot over the past 10 years.C.Self-driving cars are widely used in the U.S.42.What distance can a person drive in year on average?A.About 22,000km “ HttlpAbout 18,000kmB.Google has no self-driv ing car tech no logy.D.Google self -driving cars haven ' t been fined so far.C.About 45,000km.CD.About 11,000kmFor over a mon th, forest fires in Indon esia spread very quickly out of con trol as the country suffered its worst d （干旱）in 50 years. With in days a cloud of some was hanging over n eighbouri ng coun tries in cludi ng Malaysia, Sin gapore and Thailand.When the smoke comb ined with polluti on from factories and cars, it soon became pois onous （有毒的）.Dan ge amounts of CO became trapped under the smog and pollution levels rose. People coughed as they left the house and eyes watered immediately.The smog made it impossible to see across streets and whole cities disappeared as grey soot （烟灰） covered ing. In some areas, tap water was used from high-rise city buildi ngs to try and break up the smog.Finally, heavy rains, which came in November, put out the fires and cleared the air. But the environmental costs health problems will remai n. Breathi ng problems could well in crease and many non-sufferers may have difficulties fo the first time. Wildlife has suffered too. In low-la nd forests, elepha nts, deer, and tigers have bee n drive n out of their homes by smog.But smog is not just an Asia n problem .In fact, the word was first used in London in 1905 to describe the mixture of smoke and thick fog. Sometimes the smog was so thick and pois onous that people were killed by breath ing problems or in accide nts. About 4,000 Londoners died with in five days as a result of thick smog in 1952.43. Whe n did the forest fires most probably happe n?A. In JulyB. In OctoberC. In NovemberD. In December44. Which of the following is true about the forest fires?A. The fires spread to Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.B. The fires were put out by the firefighters and volun teers.C. Ma ny ani mals were left homeless because of the smog.Once there lived a rich man 1 wan ted to do someth ing for the people of his tow n. 2 at first he wan ted to find out whether they deserved his help.In the centre of the main road into the tow n, he placed 3 very large stone. The n he 4 (hide) beh ind a treeand waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow. “ Whcput this stone in the centre of the road? "said the old man ,but he did not try to remove the stone. In stead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and con ti nued on his way. 5 man came along and did the same thing; then another came, and another. All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove 6 . Late in the after noon a young man came along. He saw the ston e, 7 (say) to himself: “ Thenight 8 (be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone."Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his 9 (strong) to move it , only 10 (find) a45. When can we lear n from the passage?A.Smog can lead to drought problem.B.Smog can cause forest fires easily.C.Smog has little effect on wildlife.D.Smog is more tha n an Asia n problem.46. What is the similarity betwee n the Indon esia smog and the London smog?A.Both were caused by drought.B.Both caused many deaths.C.Both were pois ono us.D.Both spread in several coun tries.DSecret codes (密码)keep messages private.Ba nks, compa ni es, and gover nment age ncies use secret codes in doing bus in ess, especially whe n in formatio n is sent by computer.People have used secret codes for thousands of years. 47 Code breaking never lags(落后)far behind code bag of money un der the ston e. Imagi ne how surprised he was!1. ________2. _________3. ___________4. ___________6. ________7. _________8. ___________9. ___________五.翻译句子（本题共5小题，每题1分;共5分）1. 当你离开房间时，记着关灯。

Part I Listening Comprehension (25 points)Section A (5 points)Listen to the following five short conversations and choose the best answer to each question.1. A. The woman is a teacher. B. The woman is a student. C. The man is a teacher. D. The man is a student.2. A. They are talking about a movie. B. They are discussing a book. C. They are discussing a play. D. They are talking about a concert.3. A. The man will help the woman find her phone. B. The woman will buya new phone. C. The man will buy a new phone. D. The woman will return the phone.4. A. The woman will meet her friend at the airport. B. The woman will pick up her friend from the train station. C. The man will pick up his friend from the airport. D. The man will meet his friend at the train station.5. A. The man will take a bus. B. The man will take a taxi. C. The woman will drive the man. D. The man will walk.Section B (10 points)Listen to the following passage and fill in the blanks with the words you hear in the recording.In the past, people used to read newspapers to get the latest news. However, with the development of technology, (1)__________. Now, many people prefer to read news on their (2)__________ or smartphones. It is convenient and allows them to stay updated with the world (3)__________.Section C (10 points)Listen to the following dialogue and answer the following questions.6. What is the main topic of the dialogue?A. Traveling to Paris.B. Learning French.C. Studying abroad.D. Cooking French cuisine.7. Why does the man want to study abroad?A. To improve his French skills.B. To learn about French culture.C. To earn a degree.D. To travel.8. What does the woman suggest the man do to improve his French?A. Take online courses.B. Read French books.C. Practice speaking with native speakers.D. Join a language exchange program.Part II Reading Comprehension (30 points)Section A (15 points)Read the following passage and answer the questions.The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It is a series of walls and fortifications built to protect the Chinese empire from invasions. The construction of the Great Wall began in the7th century BC and continued for over two millennia. It stretches over 13,000 miles and is made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials.The Great Wall is not just a defensive structure; it is also a symbol of Chinese culture and history. Many Chinese people consider it a source of national pride. The wall has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and film. It has also been the subject of many legends and myths.Today, the Great Wall is a popular tourist destination. Every year, millions of people visit it to admire its grandeur and learn about its history. However, the wall is facing many challenges. The mostsignificant threat is the damage caused by human activity. Pollution, over-tourism, and illegal construction have all taken a toll on theGreat Wall.Questions:9. What is the main purpose of the Great Wall?A. To protect the Chinese empire.B. To serve as a symbol of Chinese culture.C. To attract tourists.D. To be a source of national pride.10. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a material used in the construction of the Great Wall?A. Stone.B. Brick.C. Glass.D. Tamped earth.11. What is the author's attitude towards the Great Wall?A. Negative.B. Positive.C. Neutral.D. Indifferent.Section B (15 points)Read the following passage and complete the summary.The Importance of ExerciseExercise is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It helps to improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and maintain a healthy weight. Regular physical activity can also reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.There are many different types of exercise, including aerobic, strength training, and flexibility training. Aerobic exercises, such as running and swimming, increase heart rate and improve cardiovascular health. Strength training exercises, such as lifting weights, help to build muscle mass and increase bone density. Flexibility training exercises, such as yoga, improve range of motion and reduce the risk of injury.It is recommended that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week. Additionally, adults should participate in muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days per week.In conclusion, exercise is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle. It offers numerous benefits and can help to improve overall well-being.Summary: Exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, and maintains ahealthy weight. There are many types of exercise, including aerobic, strength training, and flexibility training. Adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutesof vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week, along with muscle-strengthening activities.Part III Writing (15 points)Write an essay of about 100 words on the topic "The Benefits of Reading". Use the following outline:1. Introduction: Briefly mention the importance of reading.2. Body Paragraphs:a. Reading improves vocabulary and language skills.b. Reading enhances imagination and creativity.c. Reading provides knowledge and information.3. Conclusion: Summarize the main points and reiterate the importance of reading.答案：Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A1. B2. B3. D4. A5. BSection B1. Smartphones2. devices3. at any timeSection C6. A7. B8. CPart II Reading ComprehensionSection A9. A10. C11. BSection BSummary: Exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, and maintains a healthy weight. There are many types of exercise, including aerobic, strength training, and flexibility training. Adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week, along with muscle-strengthening activities.Part III WritingThe Benefits of ReadingReading is an essential activity that offers numerous benefits. Firstly, it improves vocabulary and language skills. By reading, we expose ourselves to a wide range of words and phrases, which helps us expand our vocabulary and improve our writing skills. Secondly, reading enhances imagination and creativity. Books transport us to different worlds and allow us to experience various perspectives, which stimulatesour imagination and creativity. Lastly, reading provides knowledge and information. It allows us to learn about different subjects, cultures, and historical events. In conclusion, reading is a valuable activity that benefits our intellectual and emotional well-being.。

初中英语中考模拟拔高性题目（总分：100分时间：90分钟）第I卷（共70分）一、单项选择（本题共10小题；每题1分，共10分）从下列各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1.Stand over there ________you'll be able to see the oil painting better.A.butB.tillC.andD.or2.He asked me________with me.A. what the matter isB. what the matter wasC. what is the matterD. what was the matter3.The deadly pig-borne disease was found in ________across Sichuan on Friday.A. more five citiesB. cities five moreC. five cities moreD. five more cities4.The two collectors have determined to buy the precious Egyptian vase, ________.A.however much it costsB. no matter how it costsC.however much does it costD. no matter how much does it cost5.Some people choose jobs for other reasons ________money these days.A. forB. exceptC. besidesD. with6.If a person has not had enough sleep,his actions will give him________during the day.A.outB.upC.inD.away7.—Why does the lake smell terrible?—Because large quantities of water________.A.have pollutedB.is being pollutedC.has been pollutedD.have been polluted8.Mrs. White doesn’t believe that her son is able to make such great progress in Mathematics,________?A. is heB. isn’t heC. doesn’t sheD. does she9.The old man________live with his wife, but now he________alone after she died .ed to;is used to liveed to; is used to livingC. was used to;used to live D used to;used to live10.—Will you do me a favour and fetch some chalk?—________A. Help yourself.B.With pleasure.C.Congratulations!D.My pleasure.二、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

2020初中英语中考模拟题How are you getting on with your study? Maybe you are the best in your class. In the last few exams one or two even several classmates have got higher marks than you. How do you feel? Are you jealous of them? Are you grateful to them? Please think it over after reading the following text. You will probably learn a lot.Once a zoologist worked on antelopes （羚羊）which were living on both sides of a river in the Republic of South Africa. He discovered that the antelopes on the east side multiplied （繁殖）more quickly and ran faster than those on the west.The zoologist was puzzled after long thought about the difference. As two groups of antelopes lived in the same environment and they fed on the same kind of grass.One year, with the help of the Animal Protecting Society, he caught ten antelopes on each side and exchanged them. A year later, the ten antelopes sent to the west bank multiplied by fourteen while only three of the ones sent to the east remained. Where are the other seven? They had been eaten by wolves!At last the zoologist understood why the antelopes on the east were stronger. That was because on the east side there were living a group of wolves ---their natural enemy!Now everything is plain sailing in your life. It's your opponents （对手）that you are improving indeed, so thanks must go to your opponents. It's a true!1.The zoologist was puzzled when he found.A.the antelopes on the west side multiplied more than those on the east.B.the antelopes on the east side ran faster than those on the west.C.the two groups of antelopes lived in the same environment.D.the two groups of antelopes fed on the same kind of grass.2.What does the underlined word "jealous" mean in the passage?A.害怕的B.生气的C.嫉妒的D.憎恨的3.What is the passage mainly about?A.Antelopes should be raised on the same side of the river.B.Antelopes should be raised with wolves.C.We should learn from the zoologist.D.We should be grateful to our opponents.A city without cars would be very strange, right? But Venice is such a city.Venice is in the northeast of Italy. It wasn't built on land, like Beijing or Shanghai, but on more than 110 islands.Seawater is everywhere around the city.Even so, travel isn't difficult. The waterways have always been the best way to get around. There are 117 waterways and more than 400 bridges that can guide you where you want to go.People in Venice move from place to place by boat.Water makes the city special, but it is also a big problem. Sometimes tourists will have such strange experiences. One moment they walk across the Rialto Bridge, and there5s nothing special. But when they come back to the bridge an hour later, it's underwater and everyone is wearing rain shoes.Once, people used too much underground water. This made the city get lower little by little. Now the city has gone down by 23 centimeters. Another problem is the rising seawater. The temperature has risen over the years. This has made the ice of the Arctic Ocean melt. Every year, high waters hit the city in autumn and winter. When a lot of water comes, more than half of the city is underwater.Scientists are trying different ways to stop the city from getting even lower. The Italian government has asked some of Italy's biggest companies to build the MOST project, which wasplanned to be build under the seawater to stop the rising water. Anyway, this project is helping solve the problem.4.Which is the best way to travel in Venice?A.400 bridges.B.Taxis and cars.C.The waterways.D.Boats and rain shoes.5.What doesn't cause Venice to get lower and lower?A.The ice of the Arctic Ocean melt.B.Seawater is everywhere around the city.C.People used too much underground water.D.The temperature has become higher over the years.6.What can we infer from the last passage?A.Venice is sure to stop getting lower.B.High waters won't hit Venice any more.C.Scientists can solve the problems easilyD.Some possible ways help to solve the problem.7.Whafs the best title of this passage?A.The Specials and Problems of VeniceB.The History of Venice.C.The Places of Interest of VeniceD.The MOST Proj ect of Venice.In Britain.Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26th, which is the following day after Christmas Day.However, strictly speaking.Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas.Like Christmas Day.Boxing Day sing a public holiday.This means ifs a non - working day in the whole of Britain. When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the public holiday.The exact origin （起源）of the holiday is unclear. One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages, when great sailing ships were setting off to discover new land, a Christmas Box was placed by a priest （1申父）on each ship.Those sailors who wanted to ensure a safe return would drop money into the box.lt was sealed up and kept on board until the ship came home safely.Then the box was handed over to the priest in the exchange for the saying of a Mass of thanks for the success of the sailing.The priest wouldn't open it to share the contents with the poor until Christmas.One more thought is about the "Alms Box,, placed in every church on ChristmasDay.Worshippers （做礼拜的人）put gifts for the poor into it.These boxes were always opened the day after Christmas, that is why that day became known as Boxing Day.Today, many businesses, organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by donating their time, services and money to aid Food Banks, providing gifts for the poor, or helping families in need.Besides, spending time with family and shopping are popular Boxing Day activities now.8.If Christmas Day is on a Saturday, Boxing Day will be celebrated on.A. December 24thB. December 25thC. December 26thD. December 27th9.Sailors dropped money into the Christmas Box in order to.A. pray for sailing safelyB. pay for the priestC. discover new landD. save the poor10.The following activities can show the traditional spirit of Boxing Day EXCEPT.A. offering gifts to the poorB. spending time with familyC. supporting families in needD. giving money to aid Food Banks11.The purpose of the passage is.A. to praise the kindness of priestsB. to call on people to help the poorC. to introduce the origins of Boxing DayD. to compare Boxing Day with Christmas Day.People use their mouths for many things. They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In the English language, there are many expressions about the word "mouth". But some of them are not so nice.For example, if you say bad things about a person, the person might protest and say "Do not bad mouth me.,,Sometimes, people say something to a friend or family member that they later regret because it hurts that people's feelings. Or they tell the person something they were not supposed to. The speaker might say: "I really put my foot in my mouth this time,\ If this should happen, the speaker might feel down in the mouth, In other words, he might feel afraid for saying the wrong thing.Sometimes when one person is speaking, he says the same thing that his friend was going to say. When this happens, the friend might say: "You took the words right out of my mouth!" Sometimes a person has a bad or unpleasant experience with another person. He might say that experience "left a bad taste in my mouth". Or the person has possibly had a very scary experience, like being chased by an angry dog. He might say, " I had my heart in my mouth.,,Some people have lots of money because they were born into a very rich family. There is an expression fbr this, too. You might say such a person "was bom with a silver spoon in his mouth". This rich person is the opposite of a person who lives from "hand to mouth". This person is very poor and only has enough money for the most important things in life, like food.12.When a man says "I had my heart in my mouth", usually he means he is.A. scaredB. excitedC. surprisedD. satisfied13.Your best friend Tony said what you were going to say, you might say:""A.You were born with a silver spoon in your mouthB.You took the words right out of my mouthC.You really left a bad taste in my mouthD.You really put my foot in my mouth.14. A person who lives from "hand to mouth,, is very.A. happyB. healthyC. richD. poor15.According to the passage,are not so nice.A. some bad people's mouthsB. some people using the word ''mouth"C. some expressions about mouthD. some things people use their mouths to do第II卷（非选择题）请点击修改第II卷的文字说明二、根据首字母填空16.一How about the soup?一It's d. Can I have some more?17.Giraffes use their long n to reach the leaves at the top of the tree.18.December is the t month of the year.19.一They may c to argue for some time.一Yes, there5s no sign of a stop.三、根据中/英文提示填空20.I meant to give you his book today, but I（忘t己）.21. Mr. Wu is a very（有耐心'白勺）person. This makes him a good teacher.22.（无论何时）I think of Grandpa, I feel warm.23. If you need more（信息）about the competition, you should ask your P.E. teacher.五、用单词的正确形式完成短文根据短文内容，从方框中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。